Thursday, October 9, 2008

Unit 2 Test

Standard
History
SS8H2 The student will analyze the colonial period of Georgia’s history.
a. Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity, economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.
b. Evaluate the Trustee Period of Georgia’s colonial history, emphasizing the role of the Salzburgers, Highland Scots, malcontents, and the Spanish threat from Florida.
c. Explain the development of Georgia as a royal colony with regard to land ownership, slavery, government, and the impact of the royal governors.
SS8H1 The student will evaluate the development of Native American cultures and the impact of European exploration and settlement on the Native American cultures in Georgia.
c. Explain reasons for European exploration and settlement of North America, with emphasis on the interests of the French, Spanish, and British in the southeastern area.

Essential Question(s):
How did life change for the Mississippian Indians (Cherokee and Creek) after the arrival of the Europeans?
Why did Europeans explore, claim and settle the North American continent?

Warm Up:
None
A: None.

Today in Class:
Students took the Unit 2 test, scores were good. ;-)

Full Power Point Ch. 4:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/powerpoint/GA8-CH4.pps

Our Textbook:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/ga_05/

Our text book in Audio Format:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/audio.aspx

Textbook password:
ga11hist

Homework:
Review notes / textbook for 1st 9 weeks post test on Tuesday.


Long term Assignments:
Unit 2 Test October 9th.
1st 9 weeks post test October 14

Today in Georgia History:
October 9, 1779 Count Casimir Pulaski was mortally wounded in battle during the siege of Savannah. He would die two days later.

Link-O the Day:
http://www.savcvb.com/info_history.asp

Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org